These parts constitute the handling fixture for the Lunar Orbiter engineering model's photo subsystem. These custom made parts were used to handle and move the photo subsystem during testing at the Boeing Company.
Boeing requested that NASA transfer the handling fixture to the Museum in 1968.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components
Manufacturer
Boeing Company
Dimensions
3-D (Aluminum Pallet Storage): 203.8 × 121.9 × 81.3cm, 181kg (6 ft. 8 1/4 in. × 4 ft. × 2 ft. 8 in., 399lb.)
3-D (Handling Fixture, Photo Subsystem, Lunar Orbiter (Crate)): 132.1 × 94 × 61cm, 120.7kg (4 ft. 4 in. × 3 ft. 1 in. × 2 ft., 266lb.)
Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Aluminum, Brass, Rubber (Silicone), Glass, plastic, teflon, Steel, paper
Inventory Number
A19700318003
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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